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Astronomical: Looking For Life Beyond Earth

By: Alan Duffy, Graham Phillips
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  • Summary

  • Are we on the brink of discovering the first ever evidence that aliens exist? Join astronomer Professor Alan Duffy on his search to answer this question, as he speaks to a new generation of alien hunters embarking on the greatest hunt for extraterrestrials that’s ever been undertaken. Thanks to a recent cash injection of $100 million, new technology and initiatives are being developed which could lead the discovery extraterrestrial life in the next few years, putting us within close reach of being able to finally answer the age-old question: is there other intelligent life out there, or are we alone?

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  • Ep 1: Closing in on Extraterrestrials

    Ep 1: Closing in on Extraterrestrials
    May 2 2021

    With the search for ET undergoing a massive leap in recent years, interest in all things Extraterrestrial has never been higher. Could we soon have the answer to that biggest of Big Questions: are we alone? 
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    32 mins
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  • Ep 2: Taking UFOs More Seriously

    Ep 2: Taking UFOs More Seriously
    May 2 2021

    There have been some very credible UFO sightings, and a US physics professor thinks science doesn’t take them seriously enough. Could a more thorough investigation of flying saucer sightings open up a whole new trail in the hunt for Extraterrestrial life? 
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    29 mins
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  • Ep 3: Alien Invasion

    Ep 3: Alien Invasion
    May 2 2021

    Sending greetings out into the galaxy might put us at risk of an alien invasion. Is making contact the equivalent of shouting in a jungle full of dangerous creatures? If so, perhaps we should stay quiet?
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    30 mins
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worth a listen

I enjoyed this book discussing to scientific approaches we are using to discover alien life. But I cant help thinking that if intelligent alien was out there why would it want to make friends with us. We are far to distructive and violent to become good buddies with ET.

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Gripping series!

Great narration and easy to understand, even for someone not versed in astronomy! Had me hooked from start to finish!

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enjoyable

I enjoyed this podcast. I love the thought of "what is out there? are we really all alone?"

is it just pure luck that we even exist?

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GREAT OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC

Ideal for anyone wanting a comprehensive and engaging overview of this fascinating and intriguing topic

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entertaining.

would like to see this seies continue. maybe deeper into the specifics what were initially explained in kaymans terms. Grant

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Thought provoking and a much needed escape

I don't normally write reviews but I just loved this series about the scientific search for extraterrestrial life! I found it very thought provoking, even for someone who thinks a lot about this stuff! The episodes bring you on a journey around all the important ideas - a much needed escape - and there is an impressive line up of scientists who all add something new to the conversation. I enjoyed the balance of including the sceptical arguments - which were quite compelling - and it has led to some lively discussion in this household! Finally, I feel equipped to watch this space in the future, as there are a number of exciting astronomical developments discussed towards the end. Enjoy!

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Amazing series.

Very well narrated, very informative while still being extremely interesting to listen to. Looking forward to hearing of future advancements and a second phase to the series.

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Easy listening

great presentation and topics. I found the Professor very engaging and he created a sense of wonderment which made the series enjoyable.

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Loved it

Never have I been so intrigued when looking at the stars then after finishing this.

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Great.

Loved it. But I'm a fan of anything science related. in this case it was brief, fascinating and balanced.

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